Automation Lead

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business seeks a skilled Lead Automation Engineer to launch its UK software house. This role requires strong experience with batch automation systems and Siemens technologies, alongside the ability to develop a team and create software solutions for the FMCG market. An excellent opportunity exists for someone eager to shape their own success story within a rapidly growing enterprise, with bonuses and performance incentives available.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Overseas Travel Allowances

Paid Overtime/TOIL

Pension

Potential Car Allowance After Probation

Qualifications

• Solid experience in industrial automation systems, especially for FMCG sectors.
• Experience with PCS7 or PlantPax is essential.
• Strong ability to lead teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and program automation control systems using Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA.
• Lead teams of engineers and technicians.
• Engage with clients to build strong relationships.

Skills

Industrial Automation Systems

PLC Control Systems

Siemens PLCs/HMI/SCADA

PCS7 or PlantPax

Building and Troubleshooting LAN/WAN

Technical Documentation Development

Safety Systems Knowledge

Project Lifecycle Management

Job description

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Established international business with a successful track record, now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.

PCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process

Automation Business Lead

Option for car allowance post-probation

Salary is Negotiable with Experience & Bonus Structure

Options for Lower Base with Higher Bonus OR Higher Base with Lower Bonus

Bonus is Uncapped - expect to earn c£150k+

Home based - South West/West Midlands/North West

Office will be agreed on dependent on candidate location

Ref: 22345

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Lead Automation Engineer to launch an established business into the UK. You will start as the sole UK-based Engineer with EU & International support, developing software for blue-chip customers in the FMCG sector and actively developing the business.

Automation Business Lead - The Role:

1. Design and program automation control system hardware and software using Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA
2. Develop technical documentation for control systems, including safety, FEED studies, specifications, design, testing, and operations manuals
3. Engage with clients to understand technical needs and build strong relationships
4. Carry out installation and commissioning activities
5. Lead teams of engineers and technicians
6. Travel and work at overseas project sites as needed

Automation Business Lead - The Person:

1. Solid experience with industrial automation systems
2. Experience in designing and implementing PLC Control Systems for sectors like Food, Beverage & Personal Care
3. Extensive knowledge of Siemens PLCs/HMI/SCADA, specifically S7-300/400/1200/1500
4. Strong ability to program PCS7 OR PlantPax for batch systems
5. Knowledge of safety systems, relays, and safety PLCs
6. Experience with Profibus, ProfiNet, and Modbus protocols
7. Building and troubleshooting LAN/WAN networks
8. Software specification and design per IEC standards
9. Developing technical documentation such as FDS, FAT/SAT, O&Ms
10. Experience across the entire project lifecycle, from design to commissioning

We welcome candidates with sector contacts, sales, or team management experience. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow an established business in the UK market.

Experience with batch process automation and PCS7 or PlantPax is ESSENTIAL. Join a €200M turnover business known for turnkey solutions and word-of-mouth success.

The role starts as a home-based position, with plans for an office in the South West, West Midlands, or North West, depending on the candidate's location. Flexibility for 20-30% international travel and initial travel to EU & China for training is required.

Once settled, you will have the opportunity to recruit and train additional Control Engineers to build your team. This is a rapidly growing and successful business.

We are eager to hear from Engineers with contacts in the UK FMCG sector.

Benefits include performance bonuses, overseas travel allowances, paid overtime/TOIL, pension, and potential car allowance after probation.

For further information, contact Sarah Clarke at 01902212000 or 07519122547.